Approximately 800,000 tonnes of food is wasted in Ireland each year.
There are calls for supermarkets to be more open to "wonky veg".
The IFA's national fruit and veg committee says supermarkets should stop looking for perfection from farmers.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates 800,000 tonnes of food is wasted in Ireland each year.
Una Ni Bhroin, co-owner of Beechlawn Organic Farm in Ballinasloe, says they sell "wonky veg" in an effort to reduce food waste:
Midlands Man Represented Lough Ree at Buckingham Palace
Royal National Lifeboat Institution member attended the London garden party over the weekend.
Westmeath ATM Removal Leaving Residents With Minimal Access To Cash - LE Candidate
He claims people are left with no bank and no reliable ATM.
Decision On N4 Upgrade Route Expected This Year
The project received €1.44m in funding earlier this year.
Visitor Centre And Green Gym Set To Be Developed At 'Bog Beach'
The local authority launched a 10-year strategy for the area.
'Rigidity' Of HAP Leaves Domestic Abuse Victim In Athlone Emergency Accommodation For 18 Months
That's the claim from a local TD.
Concerns Raised With Speeding Levels In Rural Offaly
A Local Election Candidate claims people are asking for speed ramps to be installed.
€1.8m Overspend On Midlands Homeless Services Last Year
That's according to new figures from the Department of Housing.
Event In Offaly Celebrating Palestinian And Irish Culture
The event takes place this Saturday.
"Grave" Funding Situation For East Galway And Midlands Cancer Support Centre
Calls are being made by a TD for Government to step in.
Event In Laois To Pull 85 Tonnes In Aid Of Autism Charity
Anyone wanting to attend, or take part, can do so this Sunday.
First Millennial To Become A Saint - "God's Influencer"
The 15 year old passed away in 2006.
Westmeath Home Damaged By Fire
It was feared someone was trapped inside the house.
Westmeath Health Services "Stretched"
A Local Election Candidate says it comes with the territory of increasing populations.
Changes In The Irish Rail Network Could Benefit Entire Line
It's part of the campaign of a Midlands North West European Candidate.
Recruitment Underway For Midlands MRI Scanner
The facility has been long awaited for.
Retro Cannonball Coming to Westmeath
The classic car show will arrive in Mullingar for the finish line.
Newly-Published Feasibility Study From 2019 Recommends New Laois Sports Hall
It expected such a facility would cost in the region of €20m.
LE Candidate Calls For Provision Of Bus Stops In Every Offaly Town And Village
He says he's focused on improving infrastructure.
Recovering Jobs Lost In Just Transition Top Of Conference Agenda
The conference is taking place in the Athlone Springs Hotel.
Not Fair To Blame Asylum Seekers For Rise In Protests - Westmeath Councillor
Protestors gathered outside a former nursing home in the county yesterday.
